Midlothian Crimebeat September 26 - October 2

Here is your latest weekly round-up of crime in Midlothian, for September 26- October 2, as reported by Police Scotland.

DALKEITH:

On Monday, September 26, officers were carrying out patrols in the St Andrew Street area of Dalkeith when they noted a smell of cannabis emanating from a man. The 27 year old man was searched and issued with a recorded police warning after a small amount of cannabis was found.

In the early hours of the morning on Tuesday, September 27, a man was seen within the curtilage of a property in Lasswade Road, Eskbank, in circumstances where it may be reasonably inferred that theft was intended. A 29 year old man was subsequently traced and charged in connection with the incident.

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NEWTONGRANGE / MAYFIELD:

At 9.50am on Saturday, October 1, officers carrying out patrols observed a vehicle being driven without insurance and stopped the driver in Newtongrange. A 37 year old man was cautioned and charged in connection with the incident and the vehicle was seized.

GOREBRIDGE:

On Tuesday, September 27, police were on mobile patrol on the A7 near North Middleton when they carried out a routine vehicle check, which showed a vehicle having no insurance. The vehicle was stopped and it was confirmed that the driver had no insurance. The driver was charged in connection with the incident and the vehicle uplifted. A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

LOANHEAD:

Between 2.50am and 3.20am on Wednesday, September 28, a red Honda 400 Quad bike, and a Grey Santa Cruz Bronson Enduro bike were stolen from a garage at a property at Pentland Mains, Damhead.